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The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water related equipment in the East African region. Founded in 1946, business activities are focused on six principal product sectors - Water Pumps, Boreholes, Swimming Pools, Water Treatment, Generators and Solar Equipment.
Summary
The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, among others. The company has a total complement of over 900 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region.

We are looking for qualified and talented young accounting professionals to fill the following position:-

This is a one (1) year internship programme that provides a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities. Candidates who will be successful in this programme stand a good chance to be deployed within the Group Shared Services on permanent basis.
The main tasks during the internship period are:-

General ledger maintenance and analysis
Cash office operations
Bank reconciliation and cash book management
Job costing
Preparation of management accounts
Credit management
Creditors ledger maintenance
Ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements

Role Specifications:-

Graduate in a relevant discipline from a recognised university (minimum Upper Second-Class Honours Degree)
Fully Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA
Good computer skills including MS Office packages
Experience in ERP will be an added advantage
A good team player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English
Proficiency in French language (written and spoken) will be an added advantage